DTE Energy Foundation Offers Energy Workshop for Teachers

DETROIT, May 1  /PRNewswire/ -- The DTE Energy Foundation, in partnership with Eastern Michigan University, will offer its popular Educators' Energy Workshop August 8-10.

More than 600 teachers in Michigan have participated in the free workshop since its launch 15 years ago.  This year's workshop will be taught by John Preston, an assistant professor from EMU's College of Technology, along with DTE Energy experts.  They'll share the latest information on energy technology, the wise use of electricity and gas, and the impact of energy on the environment.

The workshop is aimed at helping high school and middle school science teachers develop their own energy education programs and integrate new materials into existing curricula.  The program includes a tour of DTE Energy's Monroe Power Plant.

The workshop will be at the Eagle Crest Conference Center in Ypsilanti and includes materials, meals, tour transportation and one graduate credit hour from Eastern Michigan University.  Full attendance is mandatory at all sessions to receive credit.  Grades will be based on completion of a journal that is kept during the workshop.  Teachers may obtain two additional graduate credit hours at their own expense by completing supplementary requirements.

The workshop will accommodate 48 teachers, and applications will be accepted until the class is full.  Because of the workshop's popularity, teachers are encouraged to register as soon as possible.  Applications may be downloaded at http://dteenergy.com/workshop or may be obtained by calling [phone].

The DTE Energy Foundation is the philanthropic arm of DTE Energy, continuing the legacy of community support and involvement of its principal operating subsidiaries, Detroit Edison and MichCon.  The Foundation directs its contributions and involvement to support initiatives dedicated to developing the human and economic potential of the communities it serves. Grants are awarded under the foundation's "LEAD" guidelines: leadership, education, environment, achievement, development and diversity in the DTE Energy service territory, which includes southeast, western and northern Michigan. 

DATASOURCE: DTE Energy



CONTACT:  Eileen Dixon, [phone], or Lorie Kessler,

[phone], both of DTE Energy



Web site:  http://www.dteenergy.com/

http://dteenergy.com/workshop 

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